Hathaway Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hathaway Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| NID ID | NY16273 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KINGSWOOD UNITED METHODIST CAMPSITE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hathaway Pond Dam?
Hathaway Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hathaway Pond Dam?
Hathaway Pond Dam is owned by KINGSWOOD UNITED METHODIST CAMPSITE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hathaway Pond Dam built?
Hathaway Pond Dam was completed in 1800, making it 226 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Hathaway Pond Dam?
Hathaway Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hathaway Pond Dam?
Hathaway Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.